Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.92, 1,204 and 619.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 801.92, 1,204 and 619.44 is: 930.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801.92 : 1,204 = 619.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801.92/1,204 = 619.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801.92x = 1,204 × 619.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801.92x = 745,805.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,805.76/801.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930.03
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